Will the man come down with the same speed without the parachute? Explain.
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The speed at which he falls would depend on his weight and the force of gravity, which is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared. However, as he falls, he would also experience air resistance, which would slow him down. The amount of air resistance would Show more…
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